LOS ANGELES — The Sparks have lost six of their last seven games since center Liz Cambage left the team, by way of a ‘contract divorce’ last month but there’s still a slim chance they could make the playoffs. The Sparks are 13-21 overall and are currently 11th in the WNBA Standings. However, the team…
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Noah Igbinoghene couldn’t find himself in a better situation to prove he can handle a starting cornerback role in the NFL. With Byron Jones on the physically-unable-to-perform list because of a surgical procedure he underwent in the spring, the former Auburn standout the Miami Dolphins selected with the 30th pick in the 2020 NFL draft…
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Muesli is a cold rolled oats breakfast dish often augmented with nuts, seeds and fresh or dried fruits. Milk or cream come to the party, plus sometimes a little honey. This chewy, crunchy overnight muesli is dotted with dried cherries, toasted almonds, and roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds). It takes about 10 minutes to put it…
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A water line rupture high along a canyon ridge between two reservoirs in Laguna Beach prompted evacuations and closed one of the city’s three main roads. Early on Wednesday morning, officials with the Laguna Beach County Water District were notified that a mainline — known as a ridge transmission line — ruptured and sent gallons…
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Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel touched on possible kick and punt return options on the roster, the team’s trade of tight end Adam Shaheen and a few other topics at his Wednesday morning media availability ahead of the Dolphins’ first of two joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Dolphins interestingly placed star wide…
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Dubbed an “anti-surf contest, surf contest,” it’s not about catching the best waves, but about having the most fun. Red Bull and Catch Surf are coming back to San Clemente for the second year for the Red Bull Foam Wreckers at T-Street on Saturday, Aug. 13 — an event that puts a spotlight on foam…
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The woodsy aroma of smoked and barbecued meats will permeate the air as the BBQ Music Fest returns to the Fountain Valley Sports Park Aug. 19-21. The three-day, family-friendly event will feature a barbecue competition between award-winning national pitmasters and local grillers as they present their best pork ribs, pulled pork, fiery chicken, tri-tip and…
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In the immediate aftermath of relief pitcher Félix Bautista’s promotion to become the Orioles’ closer, he acknowledged he might need to spice up his introduction. Before Baltimore traded Jorge López to the Minnesota Twins, López entered games at Camden Yards to flames on the scoreboard, the kind of hype worthy of an All-Star closer. Bautista…
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These little jars of flourless chocolate cake have become my latest pantry staple. They are intensely dark and dense, more like fudge than cake. One little jar is enough for two people to share. Freshly baked flourless chocolate cakes in a jar from Fermentation Farm in Costa Mesa (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County…
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American public opinion has taken a decisive shift against the criminalization of marijuana. Today, most Americans, even many conservatives and Republicans, recognize the folly of bringing down the hammer of the criminal justice system on people for marijuana. While marijuana use may or may not be advisable, like alcohol or tobacco, using the criminal justice…
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